Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 February 2015
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26B-100
Owner/operator: Fora Area de Moambique
Registration Number: FA312
Location: near Quelimane Airport –
ÿ Mozambique
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Antonov 26 aircraft engineAntonov 26 aircraft engine
Category: Accident
An Antonov 26 aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff from Quelimane Airport, Mozambique, resulting in a significant descent. The aircraft landed approximately 150 feet from the runway.An Antonov 26 aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff from Quelimane Airport, Mozambique, resulting in a significant descent. The aircraft landed approximately 150 feet from the runway.
Description
The Antonov 26 force landed in a field following a loss of engine power on takeoff from Quelimane Airport, Mozambique. The aircraft came down about 150 from the runway. The aircraft involved in operations to help flood victims in central and northern Mozambique.
Source of Information
http://www.dn.pt/globo/interior/aviao-da-forca-aerea-de-mocambique-cai-no-centro-do-pais-4401076.html, https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttp://www.dn.pt/globo/interior/aviao-da-forca-aerea-de-mocambique-cai-no-centro-do-pais-4401076.html, https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Loss of engine power during takeoff.Loss of engine power during takeoff.Share on:
